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3.5
1127 Reviews (1127)
5 Stars
161
4 Stars
236
3 Stars
335
2 Stars
190
1 Stars
205
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
67.9%
Recommend this course
648 out of 1127 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.0%
Recommend this course
28 out of 40 reviews
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3.8
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.1%
Recommend this course
83 out of 109 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6061 yards
Slope 110
Rating 67.7

Opened in 1929, Willowick Golf Course in Santa Ana is Orange County's oldest public golf course. It is a challenging layout that has garnered a quite a following over the years. The course features wide fairways and large greens that offer ample room. There aren’t any water hazards a few strategically placed sand traps come into play and there are also mature trees lining the fairways. Golfers will get to practice a variety of different shots on this course. It is player-friendly enough for high-handicappers but there are still some challenges for low handicappers. The excellent condition of the greens and fairways are inviting no matter what your skill level. In addition to the golf course, Willowick also offers a grass driving range and three practice putting greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 1929
Golf Season Year round
Architect William P. Bell (1929)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Casual

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Bar, Snacks, Restaurant
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3.5
1127 Reviews (1127)
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Commented on 04/02/2021

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4.0
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4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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1.0
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Conditions Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
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Handicap 10-14
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Conditions Average
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
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Course jjis in terrible condition. There are plenty of courses bear by that are way better value for your money. STAY AWAY

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 5
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3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
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Handicap 10-14
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3.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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The WICK

I've played this course over 700 times over the last 35+ years. Obviously I liked it plus the club I belonged to had standing tee times every Saturday morning. That was a sweet deal. Roughly 10 years ago the condition of the course started to decline. The club moved on but me and my sons still play it occasionally. In the last few years it's gotten really bad. I understand that the property has sold and is slated for development. I get that they don't want to invest a lot of money into it but it's still a shame. The Wick is one of the oldest courses in SoCal.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/08/2021

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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Not in good shape

Pace of play was fine, but the course is in terrible shape. You hit the fairway and get rewarded with a lie in the dirt. The tee boxes were very chewed up, but the greens we're ok. Got there early to hit some balls before my round (8:20am start) and was told there were no balls for the range. When I made the turn, the range was full and there were plenty of balls. So, basically someone was lazy and didn't want to deal with it. Appreciate that. I was desperate because it's almost impossible to get a morning tee time in SoCal on the weekend right now, but I probably won't be back. There's nothing good about this course, including the homeless camp in the far corner at 16.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/24/2021

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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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This needs a ton of renovations

Starter personnel have attitude. No food carts . 0nly saw 3 employees 1 starter 1 cart attendant 1 collecting range balls. No range balls when we arrived.

Fairways are in really bad condition. Greens are not maintained properly.This Course NEEDS a lot of repairs. So sorry to rate it this way but we had a bad experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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